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What is the primary difference between the goals of Confucianism and Daoism?
What is the primary difference between the goals of Confucianism and Daoism?
- Confucianism promotes detachment from the world, while Daoism advocates for active engagement in it.
- Confucianism seeks individual harmony, while Daoism seeks social order.
- Confucianism emphasizes social harmony, while Daoism emphasizes individual harmony with the Dao. (correct)
- Confucianism focuses on spiritual enlightenment, while Daoism focuses on political stability.
The Dao is viewed identically in both Confucianism and Daoism.
The Dao is viewed identically in both Confucianism and Daoism.
False (B)
What is the Daozang?
What is the Daozang?
A collection of Daoist texts.
The Confucian text that consists of sayings attributed to Confucius and his disciples is called the ______.
The Confucian text that consists of sayings attributed to Confucius and his disciples is called the ______.
Match the following Confucian virtues with their meanings:
Match the following Confucian virtues with their meanings:
What impact did Chinese Communism have on Daoism and Confucianism in the 20th century?
What impact did Chinese Communism have on Daoism and Confucianism in the 20th century?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of Daoism?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of Daoism?
All Confucian texts were written by Confucius himself.
All Confucian texts were written by Confucius himself.
Who was Zhuangzi, and what is the name of the book attributed to him?
Who was Zhuangzi, and what is the name of the book attributed to him?
Which of the following concepts represents ancient Chinese religious ideas and environments before Daoism and Confucianism?
Which of the following concepts represents ancient Chinese religious ideas and environments before Daoism and Confucianism?
Flashcards
What is the Daozang?
What is the Daozang?
A collection of Daoist texts, spells, rituals, and instructions.
What is the Daodejing?
What is the Daodejing?
A classic Daoist text attributed to Lao Tzu, emphasizing living in harmony with the Dao.
What is the I Ching (Yiching)?
What is the I Ching (Yiching)?
An ancient Chinese divination text used in both Daoism and Confucianism for guidance and understanding change.
What are the Analects?
What are the Analects?
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What is the Mencius?
What is the Mencius?
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What is Ren in Confucianism?
What is Ren in Confucianism?
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What is Li in Confucianism?
What is Li in Confucianism?
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What is Xiao in Confucianism?
What is Xiao in Confucianism?
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What is the Dao in Classical Daoism?
What is the Dao in Classical Daoism?
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What is Tian (Tien)?
What is Tian (Tien)?
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Study Notes
- The historicity of Lao Tzu (Laozi) and Confucius is debated, including whether they were real individuals and if they lived during the same era.
Comparing Confucianism and Daoism
- Confucianism and Daoism have both similarities and differences.
- Their goals diverge significantly.
- They have contrasting perspectives on the Dao.
Daoist Texts
- The Daozang is a significant collection of Daoist texts.
- The Daodejing (Dao de Ching) is an important Daoist text.
- The I Ching (Yiching) is another key text in Daoism.
Confucian Texts
- The Analects is a central text in Confucianism.
- The Mencius is another important Confucian work.
- The I Ching (Yiching) is relevant to Confucianism.
- Much of the Confucian canon predates Confucius himself.
Impact of Chinese Communism
- Both Confucianism and Daoism faced significant changes under Chinese Communism in the 20th century.
Development of Daoism
- Classical, early Daoism viewed the Dao as impersonal and unknowable.
- Later Daoist branches developed pantheons of celestial beings.
- Some branches even deified Laozi.
Goal of Confucianism and Virtues
- Confucianism has a specific goal.
- Ren, li, and xiao are main virtues stressed in Confucianism.
Key Figures and Texts
- Zuangzi is associated with the book, the Zhuangzi.
- Mencius is associated with the book, the Mencius.
Ancient Chinese Religious Ideas
- Tian (Tien) and Shangdi are important concepts in ancient Chinese religion.
- Daoism and Confucianism were preceded by ancient Chinese religious ideas and environments.
Confucianism and Women
- There are specific documents that address Confucianism and its views on women.
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